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How to Protect Your Teeth

My kids are involved in several different sports, including some that are known for being a bit rough, like hockey and football. I worry about them being injured, but I don’t want to curb their athletic spirit. So I take steps to make certain that they’re as protected as possible. That means protecting their teeth, too. My children’s dentist told me that the best way to protect their teeth was to use custom mouth guards that would keep their teeth safe even in the event of a blow to the mouth. I started this blog to talk about different ways to protect teeth – from mouth guards and dental devices you wear while you sleep, to plain old brushing and flossing. There are many ways to protect your teeth depending on your needs. Find out which one is right for you.

3 Ways Your Dentist Can Help You Sleep Better

Posted on January 4, 2017

When you think of going to the doctor for help with safer and sounder sleeping, the dentist office probably isn't the first medical professional that springs to mind. But dentists have a wide range of tools at their disposal that can treat a variety of medical problems including sleep apnea and teeth grinding, which both tend to happen the most at night. What are some of the ways that your dentist might be able to help you sleep better? [Read More]

Dental Treatments for an Infected Cuspid Tooth with Pulp Damage

Posted on January 4, 2017

The cuspids or canines are the pointed teeth toward the front of your mouth that tear into the food you're trying to chew. A severely infected cuspid tooth will cause discomfort and can cause pulp damage. Reversible pulp damage is treatable in your general- or family-dentistry office, but severe pulp damage can lead to the death of your cuspid tooth and extraction. What are the treatment options and follow-up procedures available for a severely infected cuspid tooth that has suffered pulp damage? [Read More]

3 Things To Know About Improving Your Smile With Tooth Bonding

Posted on December 27, 2016

If you are not happy with how your smile looks, one of your choices is tooth bonding. Tooth bonding is typically used to fix and repair teeth that are either damaged or discolored. This is not a solution for teeth that are misaligned in your mouth; it is more for teeth that are in the right place but have become damaged by other means. #1 How Tooth Bonding Works When you want to have tooth bonding applied to your teeth, you are going to have to consult with your dentist. [Read More]

Things To Know About Composite Bonding For Whitening Teeth

Posted on December 7, 2016

If you have overly sensitive teeth but would like them to be whiter, you may want to talk to your cosmetic dentist about alternative whitening options to standard bleaching methods. Standard bleaching methods used for whitening teeth can be very painful for a person with sensitive teeth, but there is a good alternative called bonding. Why bleaching hurts When teeth are overly sensitive, it is typically the result of worn-out enamel. [Read More]